Interpreting Membership signifies the achievement of a wholly professional standard and indicates that the member concerned is able to interpret fluently and correctly from Welsh to English in settings ranging from the most informal to the highly formalised. He/she is expected to possess a clear understanding of the cultural background of both languages.

Full Membership signifies the achievement of a wholly professional standard and indicates that the member concerned requires no supervision. He/she is expected to be able to translate fluently and correctly in several styles and registers as required, and to cope with abstract or technical language. He/she is also expected to possess a clear understanding of the cultural background of both languages. Once revised by the translator himself/herself, his/her completed and revised translations should require no further amendment or correction.

Basic Membership signifies the achievement of the basic professional level for those undertaking translation work in a range of general areas with occasional forays into more specialised fields. The standard of work produced is expected to correspond to that of a translator who, at the outset of his/her career, has been working under the supervision of an experienced translator for a year or more. He/she is expected to be able to translate general reading material with little or no difficulty. He/she should possess a general understanding of the cultural background of both languages.

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Welcome to Cymdeithas Cyfieithwyr Cymru’s Directory of Members.
Bilingual material in which the Welsh version is of a high standard can enhance the image of your company or organisation, so it’s vital that you seek the services of a qualified translator. The same is true when seeking an interpreter.
This is the only work-based list of recognised English/Welsh translators/interpreters. The Welsh Language Board refers anyone enquiring about translation/interpretation services to this list of accredited translators/interpreters.

For further advice on how to commission a translator/interpreter click here.Use the search engine here on the left to find a translator / interpreter.
1. Select either ‘Translator’ (text) or ‘Interpreter’*
2. If ‘Translator’ then, select the language option.
3. Select Full Member or Basic Member or both levels.
4. You may also select other options based on subject fields, other services, and area.
5. The last box notes the number of Results from your search and by clicking on the number you will find a full list of names on the right hand side. This list is in no particular order.
*6. If you select ‘Interpreter’, this is only available from Welsh into English and there is only one level of membership, Interpreting Member.

*Even though you may choose to create an area-based list, please note that a number of members are available to interpret at events throughout Wales and not soley within their own region.